Photo courtesy of Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home - Ansonia
Ansonia, Connecticut
May 5, 1965 – Jan 29, 2021
BROOKFIELD, CT: Edward R. “Eddie” Kozel, age 55, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2021, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Pamela Wright Kozel.
Edward was born in Passaic, New Jersey on May 5, 1965, son of MaryAnn Ciccarelli Kozel of Verona, NJ and the late A. Edward Kozel. He was employed as a pension consultant for Prudential Financial and later Transamerica for thirty-three years until his retirement. Ed was a member of the Hudson Model Train Club in Plains, PA and former member of the Boy Scouts of America in Verona, NJ. He enjoyed playing golf, stamp collecting and was an avid fan of the New York Mets and the New York Giants.
In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves to cherish his memory, a son, Nicholas E. Kozel (Sarah) of Keene, NH, step-son, James C. Fitch of Waterbury, brother, Christopher M. Kozel of Verona, NJ, step-mother, Diane Kozel of Brookfield and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Michelle Temperino Kozel.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Saturday January 30, 2021, at 10:30 am at Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive in Ansonia for a Mass of Christian Burial. Masks are required and social distancing is expected. Interment will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia. Due to the pandemic, a private visitation will be held. The SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia has been privileged with the arrangements. To sign Eddie’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
Read MoreTime slips by and life goes on,but from our hearts you're never gone. We think about you always, we talk about you too. We have so many memories, but we wish we still had you.
Steven Ciccarelli
January 25, 2022 | Family
I worked with Ed at Transamerica for many years. I once ran into him at a toy and train show that I was attending with my dad. We'd often chit-chat about toy trains in the halls at work. He was a gem and will be missed by his co-workers. My sincere condolences.
Samantha Costanza
March 08, 2021 | Coworker
Pam and family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. He truly did put up a good fight. What an inspiration to not give up!
Always remember: When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure!
Donna Masciangioli
February 03, 2021 | Thomaston, CT | Friend
I worked with Ed for several years at Prudential and I also had the pleasure of sharing an apartment with him in Denville, NJ for a few of those years. Ed was well-liked by all, and his upbeat personality and lively laugh will always stay with me. There were so many parties, concerts, poker games, jokes, meals and fun times that I shared with Ed during those years that I’ll treasure even more now.
Michael Nigro
January 31, 2021 | Simsbury, CT | Friend
Ed was a true friend and will be dearly missed. We'll always have Moosic PA and Denville NJ memories. 85'95 too long ago.
Ken Husk
January 31, 2021 | Omaha, NE | Friend
Ed is and always will be a good friend, almost like a brother to me. We met at Diversified Investment Advisors/Transamerica and we maintained our friendship in and out of work. One of the nicest guys I've ever met, he was always so pleasant and cheerful, always smiling, he had the greatest disposition. And what a great sense of humor! We laughed hard at the jokes we made as well as quoting lines from our favorite comedies and movies. He was so proud of his son Nick, the biggest smile...
Peter Penn
January 30, 2021 | Bronx, NY | Friend
Maryann, Chris, Steven,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Eddie at a family celebration, He was such a nice, warm person, just like you MaryAnn. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time. My condolences also to his son.
Grace Weber
January 29, 2021 | Hawthorne, NJ
We will miss you Ed! We have so many memories in a short time! So much fun on vacations, Niagara Falls, the cottage, out to dinner and bbq’s and ohhh New Year’s Eve parties! I’m glad you were Gus’s room mate, my friend, my sisters husband and then my brother in law. Thank you for being you. Thank you for loving my sister and being my fiancé’s best friend. Rest easy my friend. Love you
Missy & Gus Johnson
January 29, 2021 | Naugatuck, CT | Family
We send our deepest condolences to Mary Ann, Chris and Eddie’s family at this difficult time. Eddie’s smile was always the biggest in the room and we are so sorry he is no longer with us. We hope he and you all feel the love we are sending.
Lisa & Sean Cassidy
January 29, 2021 | Wyckoff, NJ | Family